Lee Enfield .303

[lightning22]

I shoot cast bullets, mainly 155gn .316 from an NOE mould over 16gn of Alliant 2400 which gives me something like 1600fps.

The best way I’ve found of getting brass is to shoot Privi factory rounds and keep the brass. With the lower powered rounds it lasts seemingly indefinitely.

[tacfoley]

I shoot cast bullets, mainly 155gn .316 from an NOE mould over 16gn of Alliant 2400 which gives me something like 1600fps.

The best way I’ve found of getting brass is to shoot Privi factory rounds and keep the brass. With the lower powered rounds it lasts seemingly indefinitely.

That's how everybody in our club keeps their .303 British shooting. Depending on the age, variant et al of your L-E, the bore can be anything between .311" and .315", so it might be a good idea to find out as soon as you get it.

@OP - Tell us all about it, please. We likes L-E's.

tac

[bhodge]

I use 174grain bullets, with 41.5grains of Swiss RS50 powder in my Long Branch No4 mk1*. I can only shoot to a maximum of 300yds at our range, but it shoots very well at that distance.

[tacfoley]

I use 174grain bullets, with 41.5grains of Swiss RS50 powder in my Long Branch No4 mk1*. I can only shoot to a maximum of 300yds at our range, but it shoots very well at that distance.

Nice load and v.popular. Try and find some flat-base bullets to see that LB really shoot.

Sealand Club, is it?

tac

[bhodge]

Nice load and v.popular. Try and find some flat-base bullets to see that LB really shoot.

Sealand Club, is it?

tac

Oswestry pistol & rifle club, but shoot at Sealand...

[tacfoley]

Oswestry pistol & rifle club, but shoot at Sealand...

Thank you.

I'd like to pay a visit over there sometime - we have relatives in Shotton.

tac

[bhodge]

Thank you.

I'd like to pay a visit over there sometime - we have relatives in Shotton.

tac

My wife is from Shotton... and we live just a few miles from there.

[lightning22]

That's how everybody in our club keeps their .303 British shooting. Depending on the age, variant et al of your L-E, the bore can be anything between .311" and .315", so it might be a good idea to find out as soon as you get it.

@OP - Tell us all about it, please. We likes L-E's.

tac

Mine is a 1942 No.4 Mk1 Faz that was re-barrelled in the 50's, probably when it also gained the FTR stamp. The throat comes out at .314 with a pound cast, hence the .316 bullets.

[blooregard]

Interesting reading gents, my S.M.L.E. (1935 BSA Commercial from the Bahrain contract) is a bit of a shelf queen so only comes out for special events and gets fed on a diet of S&B.

I'm wondering about reloading (and have been for ages), how much are you guys reloading each round for ??

[lightning22]

Using scrap lead I can load a box of 50 for about four to five quid.

[dodgyrog]

Using scrap lead I can load a box of 50 for about four to five quid.

totally correct - the only way to go.
I use the NOE 200gr ('ish) mould (316299 if memory serves me) sized to .315"
2400 powder for velocities up to around 2000fps or Accurate 5744 (Lovex D060) around 25gr for higher velocites.
Cast fairly soft, good lube (I use an American lune - Carauba Red) and a gas check (a must!)

[tacfoley]

Interesting reading gents, my S.M.L.E. (1935 BSA Commercial from the Bahrain contract) is a bit of a shelf queen so only comes out for special events and gets fed on a diet of S&B. I'm wondering about reloading (and have been for ages), how much are you guys reloading each round for ??

First, figure on around £250 - 300 to get you started with reloading kit - or buy second-hand - most quality presses last forever.

Many, MANY posts on ths forum about reloading. Do you know anybody already into it?

tac

[blooregard]

First, figure on around £250 - 300 to get you started with reloading kit - or buy second-hand - most quality presses last forever.

Many, MANY posts on ths forum about reloading. Do you know anybody already into it?

tac

Yes, I have someone who is experienced and can advise\assist\help and there will probably be a few of us looking to share some kit. I'm not sure how long it will take for it to save me money but I kind of like the idea of reloading anyway.

I really need to do my homework beforehand though.